Escalating Conflicts: Gaza in Crisis

Israeli strikes on Gaza have killed at least 59 Palestinians, intensifying an ongoing war against Hamas. As Israel prepares to escalate its operation, fears of a prolonged military occupation rise. Meanwhile, tensions with Houthi rebels in Yemen add to the complexity of the situation.

Israeli airstrikes have intensified across Gaza, resulting in the deaths of at least 59 individuals, including women and children, according to hospital officials. With the conflict now in its 20th month, Israel is gearing up for a heightened military campaign against Hamas.

A tragic attack on a school sheltering displaced Palestinians led to 27 fatalities, comprising nine women and three children. This marks the fifth attack on the school. Another strike in Gaza City claimed the lives of 16 people, further escalating the humanitarian toll.

As Israel mobilizes reserve soldiers and looks to seize Gaza, questions arise about governance and potential military occupation. Concurrently, hostilities with Houthi rebels linked to Iran exacerbate regional tensions. Mediation efforts by Qatar and Egypt persist, but a resolution appears elusive amid continued violence.

(With inputs from agencies.)